Bingo! It is a shame that Ralph Nader & Disciples and their Swing Axle boogie-man killed the M-151.
What does this new Joint "Light" Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) weigh? From the apparent external dimensions, it will have sling loaded rather than fit inside any transport helo or Osprey.
The old M-151 was light, cheap to buy, cheap to run, two would easily fit inside a CH-53 and with a trailer you could haul gear.
No, it was not armored. It was a LIGHT tactical vehicle, not a TANK! IEDs get bigger and more deadly a lot quicker and cheaper than "Up-Armor" is developed and deployed. Change your tactics!
Most of all change your Rules of Engagement. Send out convoys of M-151s escorted by ONTOS loaded & licensed to fire!
“It is a shame that Ralph Nader & Disciples and their Swing Axle boogie-man killed the M-151.”
I just love that little jeep, have driven them many miles over obstacles a solid axle 4x4 would never do.
Regarding your statement, I often thougt the M151 could have been redone with a trailing arm suspension which is just as independent as the M151. We have ATV’s (CanAm) with the trailing arm, and all four wheels suspension are independent of the other.
Regarding nostalgia, I also have a few hours behind the wheel of the 1950’s gasoline engine auto trans deuce and a half made by GMC I think was the M135